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Vega VEGABAR 81 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Pressure transmitter with metallic measuring cell, Modbus and Levelmaster protocol

Summary of VEGABAR 81

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    Operating instructions pressure transmitter with chemical seal vegabar 81 4 … 20 ma document id: 45025.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group ..................................................................

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    3 contents vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 9.1 maintenance .................................................................................................................. 46 9.2 rectify faults ....................................................................................................

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 about this document 1.1 function this operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instruc- tionsformaintenanceandfaultrectification.Pleasereadthisinforma- ...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 2 for your safety 2.1 authorised personnel all operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device the requi...

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    6 2 for your safety vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 this range may not be exceeded. This applies even if a measuring cell with a measuring range (order-related) higher than the permissible pressurerangeoftheprocessfittingisinstalled. 2.7 namur recommendations namur is the automation technolog...

  • Page 7: 3  Product Description

    7 3 product description vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 3 product description 3.1 configuration thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidentificationand use of the instrument: 2 1 14 15 16 17 13 11 12 5 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 fig. 1: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrument type 2 product ...

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    8 3 product description vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 • download the smartphone app "vega tools" from the "apple app store" or the "google play store" • scan the data matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • enter the serial number manually in the app this operating instructions...

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    9 3 product description vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 in combination with a slave sensor, vegabar 81 is also suitable for electronicdifferentialpressuremeasurement. Youcanfinddetailedinformationintheoperatinginstructionsofthe respective slave sensor. Vegabar 81 is suitable for applications ...

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    10 3 product description vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 the measuring system is completely welded and hence sealed againsttheprocess.Thesealingoftheprocessfittingagainstthe process is carried out by a seal provided on site. 3.3 packaging, transport and storage your instrument was protected b...

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    11 3 product description vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 vegadis 62 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with hart protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 ma/hart signal cable. Youcanfindfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"ve- gadis 62" (document-id 3646...

  • Page 12: 4  Mounting

    12 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions for use of the instrument make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions. These are mainly: • active measuring component • processfitting • pro...

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    13 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 2 fig. 4: temperature ranges 1 process temperature 2 ambient temperature 4.2 ventilation and pressure compensation ventilation and pressure compensation are carried out with ve- gabar81viaafilterelement.Itisairpermeableandmoisture- blocking. Cau...

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    14 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 2 3 4 4 4 fig. 5: position of the filter element - non-ex, ex-ia version 1 housing plastic, stainless steel precision casting 2 housing aluminium 3 housing stainless steel, electropolished 4 filter element with the following instruments a blind ...

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    15 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 thefilterelementismountedintotheelectronicshousing.Ithasthe following functions: • ventilation of the electronics housing • atmospheric pressure compensation (with relative pressure meas- uring ranges) → turnthehousingsothatthefilterelementpointsd...

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    16 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 4.3 process pressure measurement keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • mount the instrument above the measuring point possiblecondensationcanthendrainoffintotheprocessline. 1 2 3 fig. 9: measurement setup for process p...

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    17 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 fig. 10: measurement setup with process pressure measurement of gases in pipelines 1 vegabar 81 2 blocking valve 3 siphon in u or circular form 4 pipeline a protective accumulation of water is formed through condensation in the pip...

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    18 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 3 1 2 fig. 11: measurement setup for process pressure measurement of liquids in pipelines 1 vegabar 81 2 blocking valve 3 pipeline 4.4 level measurement keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • mount the instrument below ...

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    19 4 mounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 4.5 external housing 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 13: setup process assembly, external housing 1 pipeline 2 process assembly 3 connection cable process assembly - external housing 4 external housing 5 signal cable 1. Mark the holes according to the following dr...

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    20 5 connecting to power supply vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 preparing the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: • connect only in the complete absence of line voltage • if overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters s...

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    21 5 connecting to power supply vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 this can lead to unacceptably high shield currents if the cable shield is grounded at both ends. Information: themetallicpartsoftheinstrument(processfitting,transmitter,con- centric tube, etc.) are conductively connected with the...

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    22 5 connecting to power supply vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan information: solidcoresaswellasflexiblecoreswithwireendsleevesareinsert- eddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Incaseofflexiblecoreswithout end sleeves, press th...

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    23 5 connecting to power supply vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 5.4 housing ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) 1 2 fig. 17: wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding 5.5 external housing with version ip 68 (25 b...

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    24 5 connecting to power supply vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 2 3 5 1 2 ( ) + (-) 6 7 8 4...20ma fig. 19: electronics and terminal compartment 1 electronics module 2 cable gland for voltage supply 3 cable gland for connection cable, transmitter 1 2 3 4 6 3 4 1 2 5 fig. 20: connection of t...

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    25 5 connecting to power supply vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 2 + ( ) (-) 4...20ma 2 3 1 fig. 21: electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing 1 voltage supply, signal output 2 for display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 ground terminal for connection of the c...

  • Page 26: Module

    26 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 6 set up with the display and adjustment module 6.1 insert display and adjustment module the display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdiffer...

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    27 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 6.2 adjustment system 1 2 fig. 23: display and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 adjustment keys • [ok] key: – move to the menu overview – confirmselectedmenu – edit parameter – save value • [-] key: – present...

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    28 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 carry out the following steps in the below sequence. Youcanfind"extended adjustment" in the next sub-chapter. 1. Measurement loop name inthefirstmenuitemyouassignasuitablemeasurementloopname. Permitted are name...

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    29 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 6. Min. Adjustment in this menu item you carry out the min. Adjustment for level enter the percentage value and the corresponding value for the min. Level. Thequicksetupisfinished. 6.4 parameter adjustment - ex...

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    30 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 you can enter an unambiguous designation for the sensor, e.G. The measurement loop name or the tank or product designation. In digital systems and in the documentation of larger plants, a singular desig- nation...

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    31 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 inaddition,thetemperatureunitoftheinstrumentisspecified.These- lection determines the displayed unit in the menu items "peak value, measuring cell temperature", "peak value, electronics temperature" as well as ...

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    32 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 2 1 100% 0% 5 m (196.9 ") fig. 24: parameter adjustment example "min./max. Adjustment, level measure- ment" 1 min. Level = 0 % corresponds to 0.0 mbar 2 max. Level = 100 % corresponds to 490.5 mbar if these val...

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    33 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 4. Move with [esc] and [->] to the span adjustment thezeroadjustmentisfinished. Information: thezeroadjustmentshiftsthevalueofthespanadjustment.The span,i.E.Thedifferencebetweenthesevalues,however,remains uncha...

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    34 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 5. Save settings with [ok] and move with [esc] and [->] to the max. Adjustment. Themin.Adjustmentisfinished. Foranadjustmentwithfilling,simplyentertheactualmeasuredvalue indicated at the bottom of the display. ...

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    35 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 user especially when adjusting the switching point on the limit signal transmitter. In the menu items "current output" you determine the properties of the current output. On instruments with a 2nd integrated cu...

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    36 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 the following languages are available: • german • english • french • spanish • russian • italian • dutch • portuguese • polish • czech • turkish in the delivery status, the vegabar 81 is set to the ordered nati...

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    37 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 the respective min. And max. Measured values of the measuring cell and electronics temperature are stored in the sensor. In the menu item "peak value, temperature", both values are displayed. In another window ...

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    38 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 with a reset, certain parameter adjustments carried out by the user are reset. The following reset functions are available: delivery status: restoring the parameter settings at the time of shipmentfromthefactor...

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    39 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 menu item parameter default value current output current output - mode output characteristics 4 … 20 ma reaction when malfunction occurs ≤3.6ma current output - min./max. 3.8 ma 20.5 ma lock adjustment released...

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    40 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 • read from sensor: read data from sensor and store into the display and adjustment module • write into sensor: store data from the display and adjustment module back to the sensor the following data or setting...

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    41 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 in menu item"current output, size" you determine which measured value the current output refers to. In menu item "current output, adjustment" you can assign a respec- tive measured value to the current output. ...

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    42 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 if the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "dis...

  • Page 43: 7  Setup With Pactware

    43 7 setup with pactware vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 7 setup with pactware 7.1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig. 25: connection of the pc directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 usb cable to the pc 2 interface adapter vegaconnect 3 sensor 7.2 parameter adjustment for parameter adjustme...

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    44 7 setup with pactware vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 fig. 26: example of a dtm view all device dtms are available as a free-of-charge standard version and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version, all functions for complete setup are already included. An assistant...

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    45 8 set up with other systems vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 8 set up with other systems 8.1 dd adjustment programs device descriptions as enhanced device description (edd) are available for dd adjustment programs such as, for example, ams™ and pdm. Thefilescanbedownloadedatwww.Vega.Com/dow...

  • Page 46: 9  Diagnostics and Service

    46 9 diagnostics and service vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 9 diagnostics and service 9.1 maintenance if the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. Insomeapplications,productbuilduponthediaphragmcaninfluence the measuring result. Depending on the...

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    47 9 diagnostics and service vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases the vega service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock. Since...

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    48 9 diagnostics and service vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 1 2 3 6 4 5 fig. 27: vegabar 81 in ip 68 version, 25 bar and lateral cable outlet, external housing 1 process assembly 2 plug connector 3 fixing screw 4 cable assembly 5 connection cable 6 external housing 3. Loosen the plug connect...

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    49 9 diagnostics and service vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 caution: instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software ver- sions.Thereforemakesurethattheapprovalremainseffectivewitha software update. Youcanfinddetailedinformationonwww.Vega.Com/downloads and "approvals". 9.6 how to...

  • Page 50: 10  Dismounting

    50 10 dismounting vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 10 dismounting 10.1 dismounting steps warning: before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.G. Pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor- rosive or toxic products etc. Take note of chapters "mounting"...

  • Page 51: 11  Supplement

    51 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 11 supplement 11.1 technical data materials and weights materials, wetted parts processfitting 316l diaphragm 316l, alloy c276, alloy c22, monel 400, tantalum, titanium, 316l ptfe coated, 1.4435 with gold coating (25 µm) sealforprocessfitting(i...

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    52 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 inputvariable-piezoresistive/thinfilmmeasuringcell nominal measuring ranges and overload capability in bar/kpa thespecificationsareonlyanoverviewandrefertothemeasuringcell.Limitationsduetothe materialandversionoftheprocessfittingaswellasthesele...

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    53 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 nominal range overload capacity, max. Pressure overload capacity, min. Pres- sure 0 … +30 psig +120 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +150 psig +450 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +300 psig +600 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +600 psig +1200 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +1500 psig +3000 p...

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    54 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 output variable output signal 4 … 20 ma range of the output signal 3.55 … 22.0 ma (default setting) signal resolution 0.3 µa failure signal current output (adjustable) lastvalidmeasuredvalue,≥21ma,≤3.6ma max. Output current 21.5 ma load see loa...

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    55 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 dead time ≤45ms rise time ≤35ms(10…90%) step response time Ʋ vegabar 81 ≤80ms(ti:0s,10…90%) Ʋ vegabar 81 - ip 68 (25 bar) ≤200ms(ti:0s,10…90%) to this amounts the reaction time of the isolatng system. This time varies from values compact chemic...

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    56 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 averagetemperaturecoefficient, zero signal in the compensated tem- perature range 10 … +70 °c (+50 … +158 °f) outside the compensated tem- perature range turn down 1 : 1 typ. Turn down 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 - turn down up to 10 : 1 - thermal change...

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    57 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 long-term stability (according to din 16086 and iec 60770-1) applies to digital hart interface as well as to analogue current output 4 … 20 ma under refer- enceconditions.Specificationsrefertothesetspan.Turndown(td)istherationominalmeasuring ra...

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    58 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 isolating liquid p abs > 1 bar/14.5 psi p abs version for oxygen ap- plications med. White oil kn92 (fda) -10 … +150 °c (+14 … +302 °f) -10 … +160 °c (+14 … +322 °f) -10 … +60 °c (+14 … +140 °f) med. White oil kn92 (fda) with cooling element -1...

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    59 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 Ʋ colour - non-ex version black Ʋ colour - ex-version blue electromechanical data - version ip 68 (25 bar) connection cable between ip 68 instrument and external housing Ʋ configuration four wires, one suspension wire, one breather capillary, s...

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    60 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 voltage supply operating voltage u b Ʋ non-ex instrument 9.6 … 35 v dc Ʋ ex-d instrument 9.6 … 35 v dc Ʋ ex-ia instrument 9.6 … 30 v dc Ʋ ex-d-ia instrument 15 … 35 v dc Ʋ ex-d-ia instrument with ship approval 15 … 35 v dc interpolation protect...

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    61 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 approvals instrumentswithapprovalscanhavedifferenttechnicaldatadependingontheversion. For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under ww...

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    62 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 external housing with ip 68 (25 bar) version 1 2 3 4 5 82 mm (3.23") 80 mm (3.15") 108 mm (4.25") 41,6 mm (1.64") ~ 66 mm (2.60") 59 mm (2.32") 110 mm x 90 mm (4.33" x 3.54") 110 mm x 90 mm (4.33" x 3.54") 51 mm (2.01") 41,6 mm (1.64") fig. 31:...

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    63 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 vegabar81,threadedfitting gk ge gl gn ge > 105° c ø 32 mm (1.26") sw 32 mm (1.26") g3/4 20 mm (0.79") 89 mm (3.5") ø 26 mm (1.02") sw 27 mm (1.06") g1/2 28 mm (1.1") ø 39 mm (1.54") sw 41 mm (1.61") g1 sw 55 mm (2.17") 30 mm (1.81") ø 60 mm (2....

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    64 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 vegabar 81, tube isolating diaphragm 1.02" 1.26" 1.97" dn mm pn g1 l 25 40 rd52x 1 / 6 " rd58x 1 / 6 " rd78x 1 / 6 " g1 rd52x 1 / 6 " rd58x 1 / 6 " rd78x 1 / 6 " 128 mb 26 32 40 140 32 50 25 156 50 dn inch pn l 25 40 32 40 50 25 mb 1.12" 1.69" ...

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    65 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 vegabar81,flangeconnection,dimensionsinmm rl d5 dm dm 115 mm (4.53") 109 mm (4.29") d d4 d2 f b k dn pn d k b 25 40 115 18 85 40 40 150 18 110 50 40 165 20 125 d2 4 x ø14 4 x ø18 4 x ø18 d4 68 88 102 f 2 2 2 80 40 200 24 160 8 x ø18 138 2 50 40...

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    66 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 vegabar81,flangeconnection,dimensionsininch dn pn d k b 25 40 4.53" 0.71" 3.35" 40 40 5.91" 0.71" 4.33" 50 40 6.5" 0.79" 4.92" d2 4 x ø0.55" 4 x ø0.71" 4 x ø0.71" d4 2.68" 3.47" 4.02" f 0.08" 0.08" 0.08" 80 40 7.87" 0.95" 6.3" 8 x ø0.71" 5.43" ...

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    67 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 vegabar81,flangeandcellisolatingdiaphragmwithcapillaryline 4.53" 0.71" 0.71" 0.71" 0.55" 0.71" 0.71" 0.79" 0.79" 2.68" 5.91" 3.47" 6.5" 4.02" dn mm pn b d 25 40 115 18 d4 68 40 40 150 18 88 50 40 165 20 102 d2 k 85 14 110 18 125 18 80 40 200 20...

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    68 11 supplement vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 11.3 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see www.Vega.Com. Only in u.S.A.: further information see patent label at the sensor housing. Vega produktfamilien sind w...

  • Page 69: Index

    69 index vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228 index a adjust date/time 37 adjustment – level 33, 34 – menu 29 – process pressure 32, 33 – unit 30 adjustment system 27 adjust the current output 35, 41 adjust the indication 36 c change the language 35 check output signal 46 connecting – mechanically...

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    70 notes vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228.

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    71 notes vegabar 81 • 4 … 20 ma 45025-en-140228.

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 45025-en-140228 all statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat- ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing. Subjec...